Arriving in Yanjing, all the crew of "The Third Young Master" flew back to Xiangjiang on the same day, but Wang Zheng and Guan Zhilin were delayed for a day and transferred to Shanghai.

Wang Zheng wanted to go alone, but he couldn't stand Guan Zhilin's coquettish cuteness, so he could only take her with him in the end.

The main purpose of the trip to Shanghai was to inspect the restoration work of the architect Smith's team, and to discuss the film wax museum with the Madame Tussauds team from France.

The restoration work was done well, and the Smith team not only restored the bronze doors, chandeliers, and stone pillars to their original appearance, but also repainted the interior walls of Building 18 on the Bund with glutinous rice, flour and other materials. I believe that it will not be long before the entire Bund 18 will have a new look.

At the same time, it reached a preliminary sense of cooperation with Madame Tussauds' wax team, but before the wax figure was made, it was necessary to accurately measure the height, weight, waist circumference and other data of the wax figure, the production process was quite cumbersome, and there was no suitable material in the mainland.

After dealing with these two things, Wang Zheng and the two returned to Yanjing, and will discuss the filming process of the co-production with Zhang Xun, the general manager of the co-production company.

Wangfujing, Yanjing Hotel.

"Director Wang, try this Tan family dish of braised shark fin, its shark fin is taken from Luzon Huang, this kind of fish is rare in Xiangjiang. ”

Zhang Xun invited guests to dinner at the Yanjing Hotel, where the state banquet was held, which really surprised Wang Zheng, not only there are the official dishes of the Tan family that have been handed down from the Qing court, but also the whole picture of Tiananmen Square outside the window, which can be described as one of the most upscale hotels in Yanjing, and the cost is not small.

Wang Zheng first sandwiched a Luzon yellow shark fin for Guan Zhilin, and then tasted it, the famous dish is not ordinary, not only fresh and tender, but also melts in the mouth, with a mouthful of flavor.

After five flavors, seeing that Wang Zheng ate badly, Zhang Xun opened his mouth and said: "The script written by Director Wang has passed the radio and television review, I don't know when the crew will build it?"

Wang Zheng wiped his mouth with a tissue and said: "It's almost August, and after the release of this new film in my hand, I will start to prepare for the construction of the film, which is expected to be around mid-September." ”

Zhang Xun nodded, and asked again: "I don't know if there is a candidate for the role of Director Wang in the play?"

Wang Zheng thought for a while and said: "At present, there are only the protagonist's personnel, and the other personnel still need Mr. Zhang to look for them, and then they will be screened to determine the final candidates." ”

Zhang Xun was stunned and confirmed: "Director Wang means that except for the protagonist, all other roles use mainland actors?"

"Of course. Wang Zheng nodded and said: "Since it is a story that takes place in the mainland, it is more realistic only for mainland actors to act, in addition to the starring role, Shaw Brothers personnel only occupy behind-the-scenes jobs." ”

Zhang Xun was very happy after hearing this, his job is to develop mainland films, Wang Zheng gave up so many role positions, it is undoubtedly an opportunity for mainland actors, through the cooperation experience with famous directors in Hong Kong, whether it is for mainland films, or his own acting career, it is an improvement.

In addition to rejoicing, Zhang Xun then invited: "Tonight, our International Television Corporation has a preview screening of a TV series that has been filmed for six years, Director Wang and Miss Guan may wish to participate together, and they can also give opinions on our TV series!"

Wang Zheng planned to fly back to Xiangjiang tonight, and wanted to refuse to participate, but after hearing Zhang Xun say that it took six years to shoot, he immediately thought of a possibility and asked, "I don't know what the name of this TV series is?"

Zhang Xun looked proud and said: "Journey to the West, one of our four famous Chinese novels!"

didn't expect it to be really this drama, Wang Zheng immediately agreed. "Since Mr. Zhang warmly invited, then we will bother tonight!"

Seeing that Wang Zheng agreed so happily, Zhang Xun was a little uncomfortable, but he didn't know that this divine drama was a memory of his entire childhood.

When I think of the 86 version of Journey to the West, the beautiful memories of childhood immediately come to mind, this drama is a ratings myth in the entire Chinese TV history, even if there have been remakes later and CG special effects have been strengthened, but most people still like the 86 version, it is not only a memory of youth, but also a feeling that cannot be forgotten.

Yanjing, Haidian District, the original headquarters of CCTV TV.

The International Television Corporation was originally a state-owned company established by CCTV itself, and the test screening was also held in the CCTV building. When he first came to CCTV, Wang Zheng didn't have much excitement, but looked forward to meeting Chi Chongrui, Liu Xiaolingtong, Ma Dehao, Yan Huaili, and the master and apprentice.

Before leaving, Wang Zheng greeted Zhang Xun, this time he only came to observe and study as an ordinary TV fan, but he really didn't want to deal with those bureaucratic entertainment, especially after listening to Hu Weili's summary last time, if it is not necessary, it is better to stay away from these vain politeness.

The preview screening was held in a studio, and the number of people watching it was no less than 100 people, so there was no need to worry about unnecessary entertainment, Wang Zheng and Guan Zhilin sat in the last row at the end as if they were watching a movie in the theater, and quietly watched a reminiscence of childhood.

The preview screening only played 1 or 2 episodes, which lasted 90 minutes, it was really like a movie time, the episode ended, and the audience was very excited, this is the first mythological drama in the history of Chinese television, it is a milestone beginning, and it is inevitable that there will be some surging moods.

At the end of the test screening, Wang Zheng did not leave in a hurry, but asked Zhang Xun to meet Yan Huaili, the actor of Sha Seng in the play, which is also another purpose for him to come here in addition to remembering his childhood.

In a small reception room on CCTV, Wang Zheng met this old actor who played more than ten roles in "Journey to the West".

Yan Huaili was puzzled by Zhang Xun's search for him, and when he saw Wang Zheng, who was in his twenties, in the reception room, the confusion on his face turned into doubt.

"Brother Yan, this is Wang Zheng, the director from Xiangjiang, don't look at Director Wang's young age, he is a well-known director in Xiangjiang!" Seeing Yan Huaili's puzzled face, Zhang Xun hurriedly helped him introduce him.

Yan Huaili, who had just turned 50 years old, was surprised after listening to the introduction, but he politely stretched out his right hand to Wang Zheng and said with a smile: "It turns out that it is a famous guide from Xiangjiang from afar, please don't blame Director Wang for the rudeness!"

Between the two hands, Wang Zheng smiled and said: "They are all Chinese compatriots, there is no such thing as coming from afar, and it is rude for me to suddenly ask Mr. Yan to meet!"

Yan Huaili was originally a bold person, seeing that Wang Zheng's Chinese not only pronunciation standards, but also his words were also very kind, he immediately had a great impression of this young director, and did not detour at the moment, smiled heartily, and asked: "I don't know if Director Wang is looking for me, is it for?"

Wang Zheng is also a cheerful person, and said directly: "I heard that Mr. Yan has played more than a dozen roles in "Journey to the West", and each role has different characteristics, and I just have a play in my hand but the male lead, I wonder if Mr. Yan is interested in developing in the film industry?"

When writing "A Hundred Birds and a Phoenix", Wang Zheng decided to let a mainland actor play the suona craftsman Jiao Sanye, but he has not been able to find a suitable candidate, because he is not very familiar with mainland actors of this age.

Yan Huaili didn't react for a while when he learned that he was invited to make a movie, and he didn't react until he heard Zhang Xun remind him that this drama was a co-production film co-produced by the co-production film company and the Xiangjiang Shaw Brothers Film Company.

reacted to the surprise that was difficult to hide, and immediately nodded and agreed, very simply, without even asking what role to play, which made Wang Zheng stunned.

Wang Zheng didn't know that the reason why he agreed so happily was entirely because of Zhang Xun, coupled with the strict review of radio and television, the scripts that often passed the review were excellent films.

In addition, if today's actors want to star in a movie, it is quite difficult. The first is that the annual output of mainland films is too small, and there are only a dozen films a year, and the second is that most of the existing film companies are state-owned enterprises, and if they want to be the leading actors, they have to be ranked by seniority, and I am afraid that they will not be able to take their turn in many years.